Successful arts and culture grants

Project: Two-week creative development dance residency
Funding: $5,000
Impact: Residency to develop a new solo work exploring gender and power, with mentorship and community classes for local artists.

Project: Writing science fiction novel Partially Ordered
Funding: $5,000
Impact: Dedicated writing time for a novel examining land organisation and colonial history, supported by research in Marrickville.

Project: Writing a young adult novel set in Marrickville
Funding: $5,000
Impact: A mystery novel for teens that reflects Inner West life and explores contemporary issues like diversity and sustainability.

Project: Development of REX
Funding: $5,000
Impact: Creative development of a multimedia performance exploring collective anxiety, with a focus on refining story and technical elements.

Project: A Pocketful of Shadows – Shadow Puppetry Development
Funding: $5,000
Impact: Development of a new puppetry work inspired by cabaret and silent cinema, with mentorship and original music.

Project: Good Pash’s Untitled Debut Album
Funding: $5,000
Impact: Recording and production of an indie rock album at Marrickville’s Golden Retriever Studios, supporting local music culture.

Project: New Ceramic Sculptures for Solo Exhibition
Funding: $5,000
Impact: Creation of ambitious ceramic works for a solo show, supporting local arts practice and creative growth.

Project: Development of Bruce / The Land Of Her
Funding: $5,000
Impact: Choreographic development and mentorship to create bold, immersive performance works.

Project: Adaptation of Memoir into Screenplay
Funding: $5,000
Impact: Professional development in screenwriting to adapt an award-winning memoir into a screenplay, bringing diverse stories to screen.

Project: Illuminated Vessels – Glass Flameworking Skills Development
Funding: $4,820
Impact: Mentorship in glass flameworking to create innovative illuminated sculptures, preserving and promoting neon craft in the Inner West.

Project: Box of Birds Capacity Building – Petersham Town Hall
Funding: $10,000
Impact: Creative development blending interactive digital technology with physical theatre to create an immersive performance experience.

Project: How Not To Climb A Mountain
Funding: $10,000
Impact: Development of a new full-length performance with a work-in-progress showing to prepare for national touring.

Project: Full-length video clip for agentX show and album
Funding: $10,000
Impact: Production of a music video featuring South Asian dance troupe to promote an immersive performance experience internationally.

Project: TRIBUNALS: HOME
Funding: $10,000
Impact: Collaborative theatre project exploring home, land rights, and belonging with refugee communities and First Nations Elders.

Project: Born Naked (Working Title)
Funding: $10,000
Impact: Feature documentary exploring queerness, culture, and family in Asian-Australian communities, filmed in the Inner West.

Project: RITE OF POM
Funding: $10,000
Impact: Dance development project with mentorships, internships, and community showings to support diverse local artists.

Project: Lights Up Kids Festival
Funding: $10,000
Impact: Two-week performing arts festival for children and families featuring theatre, workshops, and community celebrations.

Project: Written Off Literary Journal #5
Funding: $10,000
Impact: Publication and launch of a literary journal showcasing diverse local writers and artists at a public event.

Project: The View From Here – A Living Installation
Funding: $9,810
Impact: Transforming Seaview Hall into a participatory art space with open studios and cultural performances.

Project: Makersville Summer Markets 2025
Funding: $8,413
Impact: Annual artists and makers market supporting local creative businesses and fostering community engagement.